Testimonials

Zach highlights both the intellectual and the gritty reality of leadership needed to win in the 21st Century. He champions the lessons learned from adversity and failures in the same way that “iron sharpens iron”, which develops both the drive and direction necessary to be successful in today’s

evolving entrepreneur world.

Chief Robert R. Rielage,
MPA, CFO, EFO, FIFireE

-Chief Robert R. Rielage, MPA, CFO, EFO, FIFireE, is the former Ohio fire  marshal and has been a chief officer in several fire departments for more than 35 years. A graduate of the Kennedy School's Program for Senior Executives in State and Local Government at Harvard University

Chief Robert R. Rielage,
MPA, CFO, EFO, FIFireE

Zachary Green makes a vivid and daring case that entrepreneurship be the road  more traveled vice less – IF you are daring. Green brings his USMC pedigree  and ocean of firefighting experience to the cutting edge with his  authoritative, eye-opening and informative speeches. 

Colonel Riccoh Player USMC

Desert Shield/Storm, Iraqi Freedom, Enduring

Freedom Combat Veteran Emmy Award Winning Producer

“Zach describes his own trials and tribulations, successes and failures, and  takes listeners along on the wild ride that is his own entrepreneurial  journey. In the end, he came out on top because of his ability to face adversity, never quit, and because he has grit. As a former Marine, firefighter, and award-winning entrepreneur, he’s not afraid to admit to his  own fears and describe how they were overcome. An added bonus are the  stories of others: Walt Disney, Thomas Edison, Elon Musk, the first female  Marine Corps infantryman, and more. Zachary’s experiences will help you recognize that the journey is hard, but not insurmountable. ”

-Craig Whelden Major General, U.S. Army (ret)

Multiple award-winning, #1 Best-selling author of LEADERSHIP: The Art of Inspiring People to Be Their Best

“The military teaches lifelong skills working as a team, the entrepreneur  often is alone in their quest but can fall back on those life skills to keep  going when others throw in the towel…Zach does a great job of sharing  lessons for those considering the life  changing adventure down the entrepreneurial trail or for those who want to learn and grow from their adversities.”

 Bradford R Barnett, Lt Col, USAF (Ret.)

 -Director, Don Ryan Center HEROES Initiative

"The best teacher in life is adversity. I've seen it over and over again mentoring countless startups over the years. The best outcomes are usually found by the companies that have either had the highest hurdles to overcome or the wisdom to know which battles to avoid entirely and find other ways to attack their market. I've been fortunate to work with Zach as he's faced some tough choices over the years - and learn from all of them. Let his

 entrepreneurial and leadership experiences help guide your journey."

Tony Alexander, -Serial Entrepreneur

General Manager, The Brandery (Nationally-ranked Start-Up Accelerator)

"Zach Green shares his engaging, powerful and impactful story that reflects the power of grit and tenacity. Zach is the epitome of a warrior entrepreneur and he serves as an exemplary role model for aspiring leaders in the private sector. "

LtGen Mike Dana, USMC (Ret)

“Zach inspires you to find your inner warrior. You can learn to embrace adversity and challenges and use the warrior traits to become the best and most successful version of ourselves.”

-Crista Criddle